Introduced a bit late in the year, the home rule supporters in the city believe in less government oversight and more power given to the people.
If voters choose, the government study commission looking at Home Rule Law could take up to 18 months and hold town halls, according to Alison D. Hirsch, a proponent and candidate for government study commissioner.
“We felt the people have a right to choose their government, not the state,” she said. “Home rule allows for Williamsport to operate independently of the state and to be more flexible.”
Ed Fosnaught of the Governor’s ...

17 years after the disaster of Sept. 11, 2001, does the national tragedy impact you?

No, time heals all wounds, I had no direct connection to the bombings, and I understand the changes in security measures that have occurred, none of which affect me that much.

Yes, I see worldwide terrorism being a greater threat than ever, particularly in our country and in Europe, and the precautions necessary to fight it, as well as reluctant conflicts, are increasing, not decreasing.